Writing in his blog for People, Lowe admitted that Frazier's claim was an "accusation that [he] did not see coming".

"Let me set the record straight - I never said that," he said. "I would never say that. It just doesn't make sense. Of course I had feelings for the other two women. That's been apparent for weeks!

"And not only did I have feelings for them, I was falling in love with them. I even had feelings for women like Des and Lesley, who weren't even there anymore. In that moment on WTA, I felt like it was an attack on my character, so I began to get defensive. I was so stunned by the accusation that I was speechless."

Lowe added that he has no idea what he said to make Frazier believe that he wasn't interested in Giudici or Yenter, but said: "I am sorry if I said anything at all that misled her because that was truly not my intention. I am also sorry that she's still harboring these feelings of resentment. I wish nothing but the best for AshLee, and I hope she finds a great love one day."

However, Frazier insisted that she hadn't made up the claim, telling People: "It is what he said among some other things. I was like, 'Hello? Are you kidding me? That's what you said to me on the overnight date'.

"That's why I was so blindsided. I thought I was going to be the last girl standing, and I wish he'd have extended the same courtesy to me that he did for Sarah and not made me go through a rose ceremony once he decided to send me home. But it is what it is. I have no ill will for him, I'm over him and I hope he finds happiness."

The Bachelor finale - in which Lowe will choose between Giudici and Yenter - will air on Monday (March 11) on ABC.